In 1981 The Ella Hill Hutch Community Center opened its doors to the Western Addition Community. From then, until now the center has been the community's Anchor Institution. Providing job training and placement for over 500 families, housing 200+ people during its tenure as an after-hour homeless shelter facility between 2002 - 2008, the host of numerous conferences and events including: Home Buyer Seminars, Youth Council Summits, Job Fairs, Back to School Activities and Give-a-ways, Social Functions, Community Awareness Forums, Narcotics Awareness Meetings, Midnight Basketball Leagues and a myriad of services, referrals and support to the residents of the Western Addition Community, EHHCC continues to serve the Western Addition community in its 28th year.

During the spring 2009 session, the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center is partnering with several CBO's, Universities, Private Agencies and the SFUSD to provide resources, referrals and services to strengthen our Community-based programming in the western Addition.